Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 9, 2022

William “Bill” Kisling, 95, of Lancaster, passed away on July 9, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late William and Lauretta Kisling on July 27, 1926 in Greenfield, OH.

Bill was the youngest of seven children. He was a proud member of the United States Navy and served during WWII. Bill is survived...

Jul 8, 2022

Gretchen “Bunny” Bauer, 79, of Hide-A-Way Hills, passed away peacefully at her home on the evening of July 8, 2022.  Bunny was born on April 21, 1943 to Norman and Ella Volz of Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Eastmoor High School. Bunny married Paul Edward Bauer on August 4, 1962.

She was preceded in death...

Jul 8, 2022

Kenneth Joseph “Ken” LeFever, Sr., 71 of Circleville passed away surrounded by loved ones at Grant Medical Center on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born April 16, 1951, in Lancaster to the late Les and Anna (Love) LeFever. He was a 1969 graduate of Lancaster High School. Ken is survived by his longtime companion Anne Munson and the...

Jul 6, 2022

Ryder Allen Newman, one month, of Pleasantville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. He was born on June 7, 2022 to Raesean Newman and Nevaeh Miller in Lancaster, OH.

Ryder is survived by his mother, Nevaeh Miller; father, Raesean Newman; grandparents, Curtis Bailey, John Newman, Susan Wells, and Heather Newman; great grandparents, Cynthia Miller, Frida...

Jul 6, 2022

Gary W. Vance, Sr. 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Pickering House.   He was born on December 29, 1940 in Guernsey, County, Ohio to the late Wade an Goldie Taylor.

He was a retired warehouse manager for Heidelberg Distribution.

Gary is survived by his children, Cindy (John) Reef, Jr....

Jul 4, 2022

William L. “Bill Dog” Waits 60 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 4, 2022 at his residence.

He enjoyed turtle filling, hunting any type of animal you can think of, collecting arrow heads and plying with his grandkids. He was   He was a true Hillbilly, rom washing clothes in the creek at times to...

Jun 29, 2022

Roy Michael Hart, 39, of Lancaster, lost his battle with addiction on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Roy had a contagious laugh, and would help anyone. He also loved to fish.

He is survived by his Mother, Brenda Hart; Brothers, Justin Hart and Jonathan Hart; Sister, Misty (Elvis) Walters; Father, Ellis Hart; Uncle, Ron (Darlene) Shore;...

Jun 27, 2022

Barbara Ellen Miller, age 65 of Lancaster, passed away at the Pickering House on June 27, 2022.  She was born to the late Betty Jo Harshbarger and Millard “Dee” Miller on Sept. 16, 1956.  She was employed at the Ohio Juvenile Detention Directors Association where she loved her supervisors and co workers. Barb had a very creative imagination accompanied...

Jun 23, 2022

Jessie D. Rogers, age 41 of Lancaster died June 23, 2022.  She was born on June 29, 1980 in Lancaster and was a 1998 Graduate of Lancaster High School.  She worked for AEP as a customer service rep.  She greatly enjoyed the outdoors and loved spending time with her family and friends.  Her favorite pastimes were camping, canoeing, playing...

Jun 23, 2022

James “Jim” L. Fischer, age 76 of Lancaster, died June 23, 2022. He was born to the late Eldon “Bill” and Stella Newcomb Fischer on Jan. 23, 1946.  He was a successful business professional who was the past president of HCR. Later in life he became the executive administrator at Countryside Continuing Care in Fremont, OH. He was also...

Jun 23, 2022

Allen K. Miller, 73 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Pickering House. He was born on May 1, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio.

Allen served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. He was a computer operator at Electronic Data Systems for numerous years before retiring.

Allen is survived...

Jun 21, 2022

Christopher M. Castle 49 of Thornville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in Elsmere, Kentucky.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 21, 1973 to the late Donna Castle.

He was a truck driver for TMC Transport and was a big OSU fan.  Chris was a good mechanic, tickering and fixing things.  He did not know a stranger...

Jun 20, 2022

Wesley Todd Phillips, 59, died unexpectedly Monday, June 20, 2022.

Todd is survived by his children Christopher Todd Phillips and Cassandra Jennie (Abdul Pigir) Phillips; grandchildren Kaden, Jonathan, Kinsley, Olivia, Hannah, Roya, and Kareena; sister Lisa (Doug) Shouldis and brother Phillip (Bianca) Phillips; and special aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Jun 20, 2022

Lancaster – Mark Owen Poling, 71, died unexpectedly Monday, June 20, 2022.

Mark was born, and raised in Lancaster, the son of Ed and Helen Poling. He graduated from Lancaster Highschool in 1968, and went on to attend the Ohio State University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in history. Mark was fond of bowling, and...

Jun 19, 2022

Allen P. Sellers, age 81 of Lancaster died June 19, 2022 at Country Lane Gardens.  He was born on March 17, 1941 to the late Paul and Sarah Sellers.  He was an electrician for Anchor Hocking, AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and several other companies. Allen served in the Ohio Air National Guard and was called to serve his country in...

Jun 15, 2022

Miles David Dyer, 65, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Aside from his family, David’s greatest devotion was to his country through his 20 years of service in the United States Marine Corps having earned the rank of CWO3 prior to his retirement. He frequently pointed out that the Marines taught him the...

Jun 13, 2022

Nathan “ Bud” Allen Brewer, 84, died peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Carroll Place.

Bud worked for CW Transport. He was a member of the Central Ohio Coon Hunters Association, and he was a Mason. Bud had a deep love for his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding and breaking horses. Bud liked to...

Jun 11, 2022

Shirley E. Alexander 83 of Rushville, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Pickering House.

She was born on May 8, 1939 in Meador, WV to the late Ben and Cleo Kiser.  She was a retired Administrative Assistant for the State of Ohio in the Ohio Arts Council Office.

Shirley is survived by...

Jun 11, 2022

Frances Louise Ralston, 98, of Millersport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Bickford of Lancaster.

Fran was born November 21, 1923 in Punxsutawney PA of the late Fred S. and Aleta M. (Mottarn) Ellenberger.  She graduated High School in 1941 and later went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy during WWII. ...

Jun 10, 2022

Freddie Roberta Jackson Layton Staley 78 of Lancaster, Ohio Our beloved mother Freddie left this earth to dance and sing in heaven peacefully the early morning hours of June 10, 2022 following a long illness. She was surrounded by the endless love of her daughter Susan who loved, visited and cared for her selflessly and grandchildren Madison, Hunter and...